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It never ceases to amaze me where good ideas come from. It also never stops surprising me where an overall sense of well being will light a fire under me. I wanted a night with my daughter, since it’s been a while since I did that. So, tonight, we saw “Up”; a cute, sometimes sad, sometimes funny, Disney movie. What I wasn’t expecting was the sense of well being it brought me.

It’s felt for a long time now like I have been dragging my feet, not really sure where things were going. The economy sucks, I fear for my career and livelihood on a daily basis, etc etc and so on.  Several things hit me tonight like a ton of bricks. Maybe the stars aligned, maybe it’s because I am about to be 36, who knows how these things happen.

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Well, almost the entire family was down and finally home from Dubai! Ali just bought a house in NY so she is excused. We did as much as we possibly could in a week that seemed way to short. Was sad to see them check out and drive off this morning, but we had a good time and I have a feeling they will be back.

I’ve got some pictures from my cell phone up now. More to follow as I receive them so make sure to check back soon! Click on the thumbnail below to see what I have so far!

There was a time in my life, when I was assigned to a “short timer” Sgt. that could care less if I made it as an Air Traffic Controller or not; he was on his way to Japan for 3 years. I was already signed-off on PAR Final control, and flight data, but arrival control I NEEDED to remain a Marine and in ATC. Read on for the story of my best supervisor ever. (still.)
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If anyone wants to get me anything, this is VERY HIGH on the list.

http://www.forbes.com/2009/06/01/dogfight-pilot-air-combat-business-aviation.html

Ok, another module, see if this one works! lol